If I was injured in a house fire and the landlord did not provide smoke alarms, is there anything that I can do?
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If I was injured in a house fire and the landlord did not provide smoke alarms, is there anything that I can do?
Asked on February 13, 2013 under Personal Injury, Massachusetts
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It depends. First, you need to find out if there is a code requiring fire alarms be installed in a building where you reside in each unit. If so, and the lack of an alarm led to damage to your property and injury to you, then yes you sue for relocation while the unit is being repaired, medical costs and return of your security. If the fire was your fault, then there really isn't a case against the landlord because the landlor can use your negligence as an affirmative defense.
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